In Illinois, few topics generate as much attention as immigration. There are many layers to the debate. For businesses, it boils down to increasing their productivity and profit. In many instances, that means they need to hire immigrants who can perform certain duties based on their skills and education. Since the process is increasingly complex, it is important to remember specific points about hiring immigrants and know how to make it easier.
Key factors in hiring immigrants
To ensure people are working in the United States legally, they must receive an immigrant visa. Once they are a permanent resident and have this visa – also called a Green Card – they can work wherever they choose to and anyone who wants to hire them is free to do so.
When hiring a person who does not yet have a visa, it is necessary to get them a work visa. These are categorized as EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 visas. EB-1 is for priority workers of extraordinary ability; EB-2 is for people with an advanced degree or exceptional ability; EB-3 is for a variety of workers – skilled, professional and unskilled.
The employee must be eligible to work in the United States. To do so, they will fill out an I-9 Form. It states whether the worker is a citizen, a non-citizen national, a legal permanent resident or a non-resident with work authorization.
Employers who are keen to hire a certain person can help them to get their authorization. They are also advised to know precisely what type of employees they are looking for, know how to attract qualified candidates, be aware of where to post job advertisements, be prepared for an in-depth interview and select the person who meets the qualifications while being legally able to work in the United States.
Immigration and employment law cases often intersect
Since Immigration and employment law are frequently intertwined, businesses and individuals who are concerned about these issues need to be fully prepared for every challenge that might arise. From finding people who are qualified for the jobs to making sure they are legally allowed to work and addressing obstacles as they come up, it is useful to have a comprehensive understanding of the process.
